I'd like to think this is one of the great built-in features of WP3D Models with the "Primary Image Override" feature. Have you been using this? On embeds that you share with your clients, you just need to be sure you have an "Intro" option enabled.

Note that it isn't ideal for additional branding into the image itself because that content is auto-overlayed with the "play" button, title, etc. That's where the "Large Logo" is displayed for your own (or your client's) branding.

On the WP3D "Skinned" view, you can also use a YouTube video to auto-play video that displays initially and then fades away when you click (the "play" button) to load the Matterport space.

@rpetersn Tour play button set to play 5 second promo vid as overlay? The tour is ready to go when the vid finishes and fades. Could also be handy for properties with multiple tours. I don't know of anybody who enjoys watching the tour load. Or anybody who enjoys watching promo vids though to be fair.

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